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Will Your iPhone 13 Pro Charger Work With iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Cable, wall adapter, wireless charging & MagSafe compatibility (2026)

⚠️

Works but with caveats

Cable incompatible (lightning → usb-c) — but your wireless chargers and wall adapter still work with the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

🔌 Cable

Incompatible
iPhone 13 Pro: lightningiPhone 16 Pro Max: usb-c

Your lightning cable won't fit the iPhone 16 Pro Max's usb-c port. You need a new usb-c cable.

iPhone 13 Pro
20W
max wired
iPhone 16 Pro Max
30W
max wired
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🔋 Wall Adapter

Works but slower

Your wall adapter works — you just need a new usb-c cable. The adapter's USB output charges the iPhone 16 Pro Max at up to 20W.

iPhone 13 Pro
20W
max wired
iPhone 16 Pro Max
30W
max wired
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Wireless Charging

Compatible
Qi Pad Qi2

A standard Qi pad works for both phones at up to 7.5W. Only the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports Qi2. The iPhone 13 Pro will charge via basic Qi at 7.5W on a Qi2 charger.

iPhone 13 Pro
15W
max wireless
iPhone 16 Pro Max
25W
max wireless
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🧲 MagSafe

Compatible
iPhone 13 Pro snaps ✓iPhone 16 Pro Max snaps ✓

MagSafe charger snaps magnetically to both phones. iPhone 13 Pro: up to 15W. iPhone 16 Pro Max: up to 25W.

iPhone 13 Pro
15W
max MagSafe
iPhone 16 Pro Max
25W
max MagSafe
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my iPhone 13 Pro charger work with iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Cable incompatible (lightning → usb-c) — but your wireless chargers and wall adapter still work with the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Can I use my iPhone 13 Pro cable with iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Your lightning cable won't fit the iPhone 16 Pro Max's usb-c port. You need a new usb-c cable.

Does MagSafe work with both phones?

MagSafe charger snaps magnetically to both phones. iPhone 13 Pro: up to 15W. iPhone 16 Pro Max: up to 25W.

Can I wirelessly charge both phones with the same charger?

A standard Qi pad works for both phones at up to 7.5W. Only the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports Qi2. The iPhone 13 Pro will charge via basic Qi at 7.5W on a Qi2 charger.